Shockwave Orthopedic Clinics in Gangnam-gu: Comparing 5 Clinics by Reviews, Location, and Hours

Key Takeaways

If you are visiting from abroad, note that English-speaking support varies by clinic in Gangnam-gu (강남구) and is not recorded in the data below, so it must be confirmed by phone or on the clinic's booking page before you go. Most clinics take bookings by phone, and some also accept Naver reservations or walk-ins. Bring your passport or alien registration card, a list of current medications, and any previous imaging or test results.

Judging only on review counts and the ratings provided, 강남바른정형외과의원 (Gangnam Bareun Orthopedic Clinic) and 도곡타워정형외과의원 (Dogok Tower Orthopedic Clinic) are the two you can compare first. Gangnam Bareun Orthopedic Clinic has 715 Naver visitor reviews, 1 Kakao review, and a Kakao rating of 4.8. Dogok Tower Orthopedic Clinic has 582 Naver visitor reviews and 600 Kakao reviews, or 1,182 across both platforms. Note, however, that the two clinics' ratings come from different platforms, so they cannot be read as a direct ranking, and the collected data does not confirm whether either clinic actually performs extracorporeal shockwave therapy or what each charges. Before booking, ask the clinic whether it offers the treatment, whether it suits your condition, and what it costs.

The five selected clinics average 4.4 on Kakao Map. Orthopedic specialist counts per clinic were not available in the Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service data, so clinics cannot be ranked on the number of specialists.

How We Compared

We collected 3,004 Naver Place visitor reviews, 1,209 Kakao Map reviews, and Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service registration data to compare the five selected clinics. "Total reviews" below is the sum of each clinic's Naver visitor reviews and Kakao Map reviews; blog reviews and Google reviews were excluded. Ratings show only the platform values recorded in the data. Review quotes are drawn from the visitor reviews provided. Reviews reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee treatment outcomes.

강남바른정형외과의원 (Gangnam Bareun Orthopedic Clinic)

Naver visitor reviews: 715; blog reviews: 328; Kakao reviews: 1; Google reviews: 70. The only rating provided is 4.8 on Kakao; there is no Naver rating in the collected data. Review counts and ratings are useful reference points, but reviews alone cannot determine whether a clinic is suitable for shockwave therapy or what the results will be. The number of orthopedic specialists under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria was not provided. Reviews mention thorough explanations and treatment available until late in the day.

The doctor explains things well. I was looking for somewhere open late and visited, and the consultation was good.

I went because it is near Gangnam Station and I could stop by after work. I like that they are open until 7:30 p.m., and the doctor is very kind.

The address is 5F Cambridge Building, 110 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 테헤란로 110 캠브리지빌딩 5층), 104 m from Gangnam Station (강남역) Exit 1. Hours are listed as Monday to Friday 09:30–19:30 and Saturday 09:30–13:30. The lunch break is not in the provided data, so confirm it by phone. Phone: 0507-1384-4222; website: gangnambarun.com. Booking methods and parking information are also missing from the collected data, so ask before you visit.

If you are considering shockwave therapy, the practical first step is to ask whether it can be performed for your area of pain and your diagnosis, the cost per session, the expected number of sessions, and whether insurance applies. Whether each clinic offers shockwave therapy was not confirmed in this data. As a reference, costs run about 50,000–150,000 won per session, usually over 3–5 sessions, and individual cases vary.

도곡타워정형외과의원 (Dogok Tower Orthopedic Clinic)

Naver visitor reviews: 582; blog reviews: 1,362; Kakao reviews: 600; Google reviews: 0. Naver and Kakao visitor reviews total 1,182. The only rating provided is 3.3 on Google; Naver and Kakao ratings are not in the data. Reviews describe wrist fracture surgery, treatment for arm pain, and the quality of the doctor's explanations. These are individual experiences and cannot be generalized. Orthopedic specialist counts under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria are not available. A separate amenities note states that three specialists in orthopedics, pain medicine, and rehabilitation medicine provide care, but this is not the same information as the number of orthopedic specialists.

I travel from Songpa. It is a distance, but I am always satisfied, so I come from far away. I like that the diagnosis and the direction of treatment are explained clearly.

It was crowded so I waited a little. Once I was seen, it did not feel like a rushed look-and-done, and they answered my questions one by one, which was good.

The address is B1, Academy Suite Building A, 21 Eonju-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 언주로30길 21 아카데미스위트 A동 지하 1층), 444 m from Dogok Station (도곡역) Exit 4. Hours are listed as Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 08:30–19:00 and Wednesday 09:00–19:00, and no Saturday hours were provided. The lunch break also needs to be confirmed. Phone: 0507-1363-2864. The booking methods listed are phone, Naver, and walk-in; parking information covers above-ground and underground parking at the Academy Suite complex, but confirm the details before you visit.

If you want shockwave therapy, confirm when booking whether the clinic offers it, whether it is appropriate for your diagnosis, and the cost and number of sessions. The collected data alone cannot establish whether this clinic provides shockwave therapy. Reference costs are 50,000–150,000 won per session, typically 3–5 sessions, and it may not be covered by insurance except for certain conditions such as plantar fasciitis and calcific tendinitis.

서울강남재활의학과의원 한티 (Seoul Gangnam Rehabilitation Clinic Hanti)

Naver visitor reviews: 347; blog reviews: 3,314; Kakao reviews: 0; Google reviews: 4. The Google rating provided is 4.8, and Naver and Kakao ratings were not confirmed. Reviews include treatment for wrist pain, consultations for knee symptoms, and treatment of frozen shoulder. Reviews are each visitor's own experience and do not guarantee treatment effects. Orthopedic specialist counts under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria are not available. The clinic is registered under a rehabilitation medicine clinic name, and this should not be read as confirmed orthopedic specialist numbers.

I booked in advance and the wait was under 10 minutes. The examination was thorough and the explanation was detailed.

My wrist hurt so much that I got treatment. With continued treatment it improved a lot.

Access is listed as 36 m from Hanti Station (한티역) Exit 5. Hours are Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 09:30–19:00, Thursday 14:00–19:00, and Saturday 09:30–14:00. The lunch break is not in the provided data, so it needs to be confirmed. Phone: 0507-1413-7573; blog: blog.naver.com/dbriders. The address field lists only the clinic name, so a full street address could not be confirmed. Ask about booking and parking availability in advance as well.

If you want shockwave therapy, first check whether the clinic provides it, whether it suits your current symptoms, and what the total expected cost is. The data does not say whether this clinic performs shockwave therapy. Reference costs are 50,000–150,000 won per session, usually 3–5 sessions, but they can change with the diagnosis and treatment plan.

양재성모정형외과의원 (Yangjae Seongmo Orthopedic Clinic)

Naver visitor reviews: 586; blog reviews: 917; Kakao reviews: 332; Google reviews: 0. Naver and Kakao visitor reviews total 918. Ratings provided are 4.0 on Kakao and 3.6 on Google, and the Naver rating was not confirmed. Reviews cover neck and knee, ankle, and back consultations and the quality of explanations. Reviews are individual experiences and do not predict treatment outcomes. Orthopedic specialist counts under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria are not available.

I visited worried because the pain was in an unclear spot, and the doctor examined me carefully, found the painful area, and treated it.

I sprained my ankle and came in with a sprain and partial tear. It was good that X-rays and ultrasound could confirm how bad the injury was.

The address is 8F and 9F, 238 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 강남대로 238, 8층과 9층), 8 m from Yangjae Station (양재역) Exit 4. Hours are listed as Monday to Friday 09:00–19:00 and Saturday 09:00–12:30. There is no separate data on the lunch break, so ask the clinic. Phone: 0507-1427-2600; blog: blog.naver.com/loveyoon777. Booking methods and parking are not in the provided data, so it is worth checking before you visit.

Reviews mention individual experiences with X-rays, ultrasound, and cold therapy, but shockwave therapy was not confirmed. When booking, ask whether the need for shockwave therapy is decided after an examination and how the cost and number of sessions are calculated. Reference costs are 50,000–150,000 won per session, usually 3–5 sessions.

연세개포재활의학과의원 (Yonsei Gaepo Rehabilitation Clinic)

Naver visitor reviews: 774; blog reviews: 399; Kakao reviews: 276; Google reviews: 3. Naver and Kakao visitor reviews total 1,050, and the rating provided is 4.2 on Google. Naver and Kakao ratings are not in the collected data. Reviews cover waiting, parking, explanations, physical therapy, and staff interactions. Orthopedic specialist counts under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria are not available, and the clinic is registered under a rehabilitation medicine clinic name.

The clinic is clean and there is little waiting, which is nice. The physical therapy seems decent too.

Parking is convenient and I could be seen right away without waiting.

The address is Room 410, 4F, Gaepo Xi Presidence complex, 14 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (서울 강남구 삼성로 14 개포자이프레지던스 상가 4층 410호), 360 m from Daemosan Entrance Station (대모산입구역) Exit 7. Hours are listed as Monday to Friday 09:00–19:00 and Saturday 09:00–14:00, and the lunch break was not confirmed. Phone: 02-445-8875. Listed amenities include booking, parking, a waiting area, Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, a children's playroom, and simple payment options. Check current operating conditions before you visit.

Whether this clinic offers shockwave therapy and what the treatment plan would be are not in the provided data. If you are considering it, ask whether it suits your symptoms, the cost per session, the expected number of sessions, and whether insurance may apply. Reference costs are 50,000–150,000 won per session, typically 3–5 sessions, and actual costs depend on the examination findings.

At a Glance

Naver ratings were not in the collected data, so they are marked "No information." Total reviews are the sum of Naver visitor reviews and Kakao reviews. Google review counts were excluded from the total.

Checklist for Choosing a Shockwave Orthopedic Clinic

• Whether shockwave therapy is offered — availability by clinic was not confirmed in the data, so ask by phone or during booking first.
• Diagnosis and whether treatment is needed — confirm after an examination whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for your current symptoms.
• Insurance or self-pay — national health insurance may cover only certain conditions such as plantar fasciitis and calcific tendinitis, so check your own diagnosis and eligibility.
• Cost per session and total — reference costs are 50,000–150,000 won per session, but they vary by clinic and treatment plan, so ask for the total expected cost.
• Expected number of sessions and intervals — note the reference figure of 3–5 sessions, but discuss how many you personally need with the clinician.
• Consultation and treatment schedule — check whether treatment can be done on the same day as the consultation or needs a separate appointment.
• Specialist information — orthopedic specialist counts under Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service criteria were not confirmed for any clinic in this data, so ask directly about the clinicians' fields.
• Booking and waiting — check whether booking is available, whether same-day walk-ins are accepted, and how long the wait is likely to be.
• Hours and lunch break — beyond the listed hours, confirm the lunch break and the last registration time by phone.
• Parking and transport — check parking conditions and the actual walking route from the station exit before you visit.

Warning Signs to Watch For

The points below are not assessments of specific clinics but general warning signs to check when choosing a medical institution.

• If the number of sessions or the cost is stated with certainty before the diagnosis or the need for treatment is explained, ask about the reasoning and your options.
• Be cautious with explanations that guarantee treatment effects or a complete cure, and ask for an explanation of individual differences and limitations as well.
• If self-pay status and the total expected cost are not explained in advance, or if questions are hard to get answered, confirm the cost before you pay.
• If it is unclear how to contact the clinic or arrange a follow-up when a problem such as worsening pain arises after treatment, check the response procedure before you visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I start when comparing shockwave orthopedic clinics in Gangnam-gu?

You can narrow the candidates by review counts, location, and hours. For example, Gangnam Bareun Orthopedic Clinic has 715 Naver reviews and a 4.8 Kakao rating, while Dogok Tower Orthopedic Clinic has 1,182 Naver and Kakao reviews combined. However, the data does not confirm that either clinic offers shockwave therapy, so you need to ask directly.

How much does shockwave therapy cost?

The reference cost information provided is 50,000–150,000 won per session, usually over 3–5 sessions. Check the actual cost and number of sessions against your diagnosis and each clinic's guidance.

Is shockwave therapy covered by Korean national health insurance?

According to the reference information provided, insurance applies to certain conditions such as plantar fasciitis and calcific tendinitis, and other cases are self-pay. Whether it applies to your diagnosis must be confirmed with the clinic and with health insurance guidance.

Can I get an English-speaking consultation as a foreign patient?

The collected data does not state the language capabilities of any of the five clinics, so an English-speaking doctor or staff member cannot be confirmed from this article. Call the clinic or check its booking page and ask whether an English-speaking consultation is possible and what interpretation support is available. Bringing a translation app and any previous records in Korean or English can help.

If a clinic has high ratings, does that mean better treatment results?

Ratings and reviews are reference material showing visitors' experiences and do not guarantee individual treatment results. Compare the consultation and explanation for your symptoms, the treatment plan, and the cost together.

How can I check Saturday hours and lunch breaks?

In the provided data, Saturday hours are listed for Gangnam Bareun Orthopedic Clinic, Seoul Gangnam Rehabilitation Clinic Hanti, Yangjae Seongmo Orthopedic Clinic, and Yonsei Gaepo Rehabilitation Clinic. No Saturday hours were provided for Dogok Tower Orthopedic Clinic. Lunch breaks are not listed in the data, so it is best to call before visiting.

Final Thoughts

When looking for shockwave therapy in Gangnam-gu, it is important to check not only review counts and station access but also whether the clinic offers the treatment, whether it suits your symptoms, insurance coverage, and the total cost. In this comparison, shockwave availability and orthopedic specialist counts were not confirmed for any clinic. This article summarizes collected reviews, institution data, and reference cost information and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. Discuss your symptoms and treatment decisions with a clinician.

Last updated: 2026-11-05